Welcome to a new weekly feature, aptly titled ‘Whaddaya buyin’?’ – our weekly gaming release table for those looking to get a quick look into the upcoming week of gaming titles. As known, our podcast Operation PlayStation has ‘The Drop’, named after the PlayStation Blog’s notorious release post that has been retired for quite sometime, however we’re looking to cover weekly releases across the board from all major publications, on all major platforms. We’ll also include our recommendations for those that aren’t too keen on what may be fresh on ballot, and update our picks as we go.
This Week: May 1 - May 7
May 2:
- Age of Wonders 4 (PC, PS5, XSX/S)
- Redfall (PC, XSX/S)
- Showgunners (PC)
May 4:
- Jected – Rivals – Steam Early Access (PC)
- KAKU: Ancient Seal – Steam Early Access (PC)
- Knight Crawlers (PC)
May 5:
- Hogwarts Legacy (PS4, Xbox One)
It’s the calm before the storm this week with one major player on the list in Redfall, on May 2. The game is currently making waves for its glaring performance “issues”, albeit a title that’s anticipated nonetheless. Hogwarts Legacy is re-released for PS4 and XBOX One for those yet to leap into next gen consoles, but gives players a chance to experience the Potterverse, first-hand.
Last Week: April 24 - April 30
April 24:
- Remote Planets (PC)
- Shadows of Doubt – Steam Early Access (PC)
April 25:
- Afterimage (PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX/S, Switch)
- Roots of Pacha (PC)
- Stranded: Alien Dawn (PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX/S)
- Strayed Lights (PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX/S, Switch)
April 26:
- Cassette Beasts (PC)
April 27:
- Ash of Gods: The Way (PC)
- Dungeon Drafters (PC)
- LEGO Bricktales (iOS, Android)
- Live A Live (PC, PS5)
- Protodroid Delta (PC, PS4, XBO, Switch)
- The Last Case of Benedict Fox (PC, XSX/S)
- Velocity Noodle (PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX/S, Switch)
- Welcome to Goodland (PC)
April 28:
- Minabo – A Walk Through Life (PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX/S, Switch)
- Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak (PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX/S)
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (PC, PS5, XSX/S)
It’s a late submission to the ballot this week, as we come off the ANZAC long weekend with fresh eyes toward May 12, with Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom fast approaching. Only two more pitstops, but we’re very excited. This week see’s a major release from Electronic Arts, with Star Wars Jedi: Survivor releasing this Friday, alongside Monster Hunter Rise DLC, Sunbreak.
The Backlog - Our Recommendations
Now Available:
- Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores DLC (PS5)
- Dead Space (PC, PS5, XSX)
- Metroid Prime Remastered (Switch)
- Octopath Traveller II (PC, PS5, Switch)
- Resident Evil 4 Remake (PC, PS5, XSX)
- WWE 2K23 (PC, PS5, XSX)
No changes to The Backlog this week;
Adding Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores to our recommendations, it’s a nice little package of games we undoubtedly back for all gamers to check out. I would not pass-up Resident Evil 4, especially those that love their survival-horror’s. The title will make everyone’s Game of the Year list, without question.
